The 2018 Winter Olympics from Pyeongchang, South Korea, continue to be on par with the 2014 Olympics from Sochi in theNiselen ratings. The first Monday primetime coverage of the 2018 Olympics drew a combined 14.5 overnight rating in metered market households on NBC and NBC Sports. That is up by six percent compared to the […].....»»

The U.S. seriously considered withdrawing from the 2018 Olympics??
Man, Donald Trump will not rest until we are the laughingstock of the entire world…
This temporary insanity all started when United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley implied during a Fox News interview that the recently exacerbated (by someone…) tensions with North Korea could make it too unsafe for [...]
The U.S. seriously considered withdrawing from the 2018 Olympics??
Man, Donald Trump will not rest until we are the laughingstock of the entire world...
This temporary insanity all started when United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley implied during a Fox News interview that the recently exacerbated (by someone...) tensions with North Korea could make it too unsafe for the United States to send athletes to the games in Pyeongchang.
Related: Kim Jong Un's Unprecedented Response To 'Dotard' Trump's Threats To 'Totally Destroy' North Korea!
Obviously reporters had to ask White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders for the official position on this nonsense -- to which she shocked by saying:
"No official decision has been made."
No decision on whether to attend the Olympics? Seriously, WTF??
JUST IN: Press Sec. Sarah Sanders: "No official decision has been made" on US participation in the Winter Olympics pic.twitter.com/5ZCvIRhLmr
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 7, 2017
Wow. That must have gotten an even quicker, more negative response than most of the tripe out of the White House, because in an uncharacteristic move, Sanders tweeted out almost immediately after the briefing that the U.S. would NOT be skipping the games this year.
Though that might change when Trump sees what Lindsey Vonn said about him...
UPDATE: The U.S. looks forward to participating in the Winter Olympics in South Korea. The protection of Americans is our top priority and we are engaged with the South Koreans and other partner nations to secure the venues.
— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) December 7, 2017
Of course, the fact we even considered dropping out had Twitter aflame with forehead slaps, as well as theories Trump was trying to send a message of solidarity with Vladimir Putin after Russia was banned from the games for doping violations.
Ch-ch-check out some of the hottest takes on the Winter Olympics fiasco (below):
This week in Trump (so far):
*Monday: endorses pedophile
*Tuesday: biggest land grab in US history
*Wednesday: Jerusalem announcement ignites Middle East, slurs words
*Thursday: US may not attend Olympics
Unit to lead! #impeach #2545
— Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) December 7, 2017
Wow. Not obvious at all #trumpRussia pic.twitter.com/HjItm5rjI3
— Todd Smith (@oaktowntoddy) December 7, 2017
There was a time when we boycotted the Olympics because they were going to be in Russia. Now we're their little lapdog and won't go if they aren't there. #TrumpRussia #2018Olympics
— David Cypkin (@DavidCypkin) December 7, 2017
I wonder if their decision would be different if the Olympics aired on Fox instead of NBC.
— carole katz (@carole_katz) December 7, 2017
There are two Olympics stories this week. Russia being ousted. And now, out of the blue, the US potentially staying home. The WH would be wise, for our allies, to give an explanation that shows they were thinking of this before yesterday.
— Juliette Kayyem (@juliettekayyem) December 7, 2017
America is ragequitting the Winter Olympics because Donald Trump had a weird argument with Shaun White 16 years ago
— Yule Hog (@ByYourLogic) December 7, 2017
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A star is born!
On Monday, U.S. figure skater Adam Rippon spoke to Good Morning America‘s Amy Robach in PyeongChang, South Korea at the 2018 Winter Olympics where he totally stole the show!
Related: 2018 Winter Olympics Have Broken The Record For Most WHAT?!
After his charming interview, Michael Strahan gushed:
"That was one of the best interviews [...]
A star is born!
On Monday, U.S. figure skater Adam Rippon spoke to Good Morning America‘s Amy Robach in PyeongChang, South Korea at the 2018 Winter Olympics where he totally stole the show!
Related: 2018 Winter Olympics Have Broken The Record For Most WHAT?!
After his charming interview, Michael Strahan gushed:
"That was one of the best interviews I've ever seen."
WATCH (below) to see why:
In case you aren't familiar with the athlete, here are five fast facts!
1. Adam is making history!
When Rippon made the U.S. team, he is believed to be the first openly gay American athlete to qualify for any Winter Olympics!
2. He ALREADY won an Olympic medal, though people think he got robbed!
On Monday, the 28-year-old won a bronze medal in the figure skating team competition behind Russian skater Mikhail Kolyada and Canadian skater Patrick Chan.
However, social media users believe he should've won gold as both aforementioned skaters FELL during their routines! People on Twitter wrote:
Adam Rippon was robbed by these judges, and you cannot convince me otherwise. I have two eyes that work just fine, and I know what I saw.#PyeongChang2018
— Charlotte Clymer🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) February 12, 2018
maybe i don’t understand how they judge figure skating, but how does someone who falls twice (*ahem* russia & canada) score higher on technical skill than adam rippon, who delivered a flawless, beautiful skate?!
I KNOW WHAT I SAW THEY ROBBED US Y’ALL.
— cadet bone spurs ehsan (@fifimcfae) February 12, 2018
I know Adam Rippon is technically part of the US Olympics team but I'm claiming him for the gays. So I can say that yet again the gays WERE ROBBED.
— Miles (@zombie_midgey) February 12, 2018
In response to the controversy, he told GMA:
"I think we need to get those people who think that I was ripped off on a judging panel immediately. Maybe before the individual competition."
Because of his award, Rippon is believed to be the first openly gay U.S. athlete to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.
3. Adam is friends with fellow gay Olympian Gus Kenworthy!
As seen on Instagram, the figure skater and the freestyle skier have become quite the duo!
The #OpeningCeremony is a wrap and the 2018 Winter Olympic Gaymes are officially under way! I feel incredibly honored to be here in Korea competing for the US and I'm so proud to be representing the LGBTQ community alongside this amazing guy! Eat your heart out, Pence. #TeamUSA #TeamUSGay 🇺🇲🏳️‍🌈A post shared by gus kenworthy (@guskenworthy) on Feb 9, 2018 at 7:29am PST
I'm a proud dad, today. ❤️🥉💛💚💙💜A post shared by gus kenworthy (@guskenworthy) on Feb 12, 2018 at 12:22am PST
Adam even describes Gus as "such a sweetheart," "super nice," and "super cute"!
4. Adam is giving Vice President Mike Pence the cold shoulder!
Rippon has publicly criticized VP Mike Pence for his long record of anti-gay legislation, and for his reported support of gay conversion therapy, which was denied by Pence spokesman Marc Lotter, according to the New York Times in November 2016.
In an interview with USA Today in January 2018, Adam quipped:
"You mean Mike Pence, the same Mike Pence that funded gay conversion therapy?... I'm not buying it."
He also said he would NOT be open to meeting with Pence at the winter games.
"If it were before my event, I would absolutely not go out of my way to meet somebody who I felt has gone out of their way to not only show that they aren't a friend of a gay person but that they think that they're sick... I wouldn't go out of my way to meet somebody like that."
On Monday, he reiterated his position to GMA:
"I personally don't have anything to say to Mike Pence... I'm very lucky because legislation he's pushed hasn't affected my life at all. I spoke out because there are people out there whose… lives have been affected by changes that he's tried to make... Right now I have a voice, and I think it's really important for me to use it,"
Earlier this month, Pence reached out to Rippon on Twitter, saying he is "proud of [him]" and that he shouldn't believe the "fake news" suggesting otherwise.
.@Adaripp I want you to know we are FOR YOU. Don’t let fake news distract you. I am proud of you and ALL OF OUR GREAT athletes and my only hope for you and all of #TeamUSA is to bring home the gold. Go get ‘em!
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) February 8, 2018
5. Adam has BIG plans after the Olympics!
When he returns to the States, Rippon plans to celebrate at... Target! He told GMA:
"I'm gonna go to Target, and I'm gonna get a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc Oyster Bay, with the twist top. Immediately."
Adam, you 100% deserve it!
[Image via Adam Rippon/Instagram.].....»»

The 2018 Winter Olympics are underway and many fans are wondering when and where the next Summer Olympics will be taking place! The 2020 Summer Olympics will run from July 24, 2020 until Aug 9, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. If you don’t know, the Summer Olympics consists of sporting events including swimming, gymnastics, cycling, and [...]
The 2018 Winter Olympics are underway and many fans are wondering when and where the next Summer Olympics will be taking place!
The 2020 Summer Olympics will run from July 24, 2020 until Aug 9, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.
If you don’t know, the Summer Olympics consists of sporting events including swimming, gymnastics, cycling, and more.
After the 2020 Summer Olympics, the Winter Olympics will start back up again in 2022 in the city of Beijing, China.
Stay tuned to Just Jared for more Olympics coverage! What is your favorite Olympic sporting event??.....»»

We just received breaking news that the Winter Olympics are still a thing and that in record time this year’s event is already tragic stupid and boring. Today marked the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics on the other side of the globe in South Korea, and now we’re now destined for two weeks […]
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We just received breaking news that the Winter Olympics are still a thing and that in record time this year’s event is already tragic stupid and boring. Today marked the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics on the other side of the globe in South Korea, and now we’re now destined for two weeks of terrible sports that no one cares about. Or three weeks. Or one. Nobody knows.
Those up at 6 a.m. this morning were able to stream the opening ceremony live, and tonight’s stateside edited broadcast will be at 8:00 p.m. ET. Be sure to watch out for footage of a stadium full of douchebags punctuated by rags to riches stories and fun facts about the host city shared through playful banter between announcers Katie Couric and Mike Tirico. “Now did you hear this Mike, they eat dogs in South Korea and it’s called ‘gaegogi.'” “Yum Katie, I wonder if they call it Gaegogi Style, like the song.” “Oh Mike you’re so funny, fuck me right here.”
Up until this morning’s opening ceremony, the biggest news to come out of the 2018 Winter Olympics was the fact that North Korea was going to allow a chain gang of work prisoners to represent their country poorly in various sports. Though when the alternative to winning is getting tortured and killed, you might have a little extra pep in your step. But this is all old news as of now, because during the opening ceremony, team USA – decked out like 2002 frat boys ready for a ski weekend in Gatlinburg, TN. Who stopped by a gas station parking lot to buy novelty fringe Cherokee gloves out of someone’s trunk – stormed onto the field to the song Gangnam Style by Psy – the most successful song to come out of South Korea.
Unless an orgy sex tape leaks from the Olympics HPVillage or North Korea blows up everyone I won’t be covering the Winter Olympics again because I can’t have that kind of liability on my résumé. Sorry if this was too negative, I just don’t like things that are tragic stupid and boring.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Russian teams have been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics, set to kick off in South Korea in February. This is due to an alleged state-backed doping scandal, which dates back to the 2014 Sochi Games. “This was an unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Olympic Games and sport. The IOC EB, after following [...]
Russian teams have been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics, set to kick off in South Korea in February. This is due to an alleged state-backed doping scandal, which dates back to the 2014 Sochi Games.
“This was an unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Olympic Games and sport. The IOC EB, after following due process, has issued proportional sanctions for this systemic manipulation while protecting the clean athletes. This should draw a line under this damaging episode and serve as a catalyst for a more effective anti-doping system led by WADA,” Thomas Bach, the head of the International Olympic Committee, said during a press conference.
“As an athlete myself, I feel very sorry for all the clean athletes from all NOCs who are suffering from this manipulation. Working with the IOC Athletes’ Commission, we will now look for opportunities to make up for the moments they have missed on the finish line or on the podium.”
Athletes from Russia who do compete will have to do so in neutral uniforms, and will be subject to strict anti-doping scrutiny. They will compete under “Olympic Athlete from Russia (OAR)”
Reports suggest that Russia had their athletes Sochi urine samples tampered with by intelligence agents, who would swap them out via a hole in the wall of a lab......»»

More details are emerging after Matt Lauer was fired by NBC for sexual misconduct. A source is telling People that a woman came forward about Lauer and sexual misconduct at the Sochi Winter Olympics back in 2014. The survivor who came forward hired lawyer Ari Wilkenfeld, who released a statement to Page Six about the [...]
More details are emerging after Matt Lauer was fired by NBC for sexual misconduct.
A source is telling People that a woman came forward about Lauer and sexual misconduct at the Sochi Winter Olympics back in 2014.
The survivor who came forward hired lawyer Ari Wilkenfeld, who released a statement to Page Six about the course of events that occurred beginning on Monday (November 27).
“My client and I met with representatives from NBC’s Human Resources and Legal Department at 6 p.m. on Monday. Over the course of several hours, my client detailed egregious acts of sexual harassment and misconduct by Mr. Lauer,” Ari said in a statement. “In fewer than than 35 hours, NBC investigated and removed Mr. Lauer. Our impression at this point is that NBC acted quickly and responsibly, as all companies should when confronted with credible allegations about sexual misconduct in the workplace. While I am impressed by NBC’s response to date, I am awed by the courage my client showed to be the first to raise a complaint and to do so without making any demands other than asking the company do the right thing. This is how the system should work.”
Sources are saying the evidence against Lauer was “compelling.”.....»»

Adam Rippon isn't the only one bringing the funny to PyeongChang.
Leslie Jones has officially arrived for the Winter Olympics — and she's ready to commentate on behalf of NBC (and on her personal Twitter!) for all of us to enjoy!
Related: SNL Teaches Men The Most Important Thing About Sexual Harassment
The Saturday Night Live comedian is [...]
Adam Rippon isn't the only one bringing the funny to PyeongChang.
Leslie Jones has officially arrived for the Winter Olympics -- and she's ready to commentate on behalf of NBC (and on her personal Twitter!) for all of us to enjoy!
Related: SNL Teaches Men The Most Important Thing About Sexual Harassment
The Saturday Night Live comedian is off to a good start as she's already documented her arrival to South Korea. Watch (below)!!
On our way!!! SLAY ALL DAY!! @NBCOlympics @TeamUSA @Olympics pic.twitter.com/da1FzgI4gW
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) February 15, 2018
The driver is having a ball lol. Go Andy Williams!! We on our way to the Olympics y’all!! Flight was long but good. Now I’m a 5 hour ride to location!! @NBCOlympics @TeamUSA @olympics pic.twitter.com/qJh1AEcotx
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) February 16, 2018
We here!! @NBCOlympics @TeamUSA @Olympics pic.twitter.com/csFQ2ACuD1
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) February 16, 2018
This what happens when you lose your wig in Pyeongchang2018!!! The fun is just starting!! We gonna have so much fun!!! @NBCOlympics @Olympics @TeamUSA @BMcStyle_ pic.twitter.com/kPMsVF4hl0
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) February 16, 2018
Let the games begin!!
[Image via FayesVision/WENN.].....»»

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics are underway and you’ll be able to catch all of NBC’s coverage through most of February! This year, the Olympics will be competing until February 25, 2018, when the Olympics will wrap up. If you missed it, you can check out the full schedule of Olympic events! Also, if you’re [...]
The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics are underway and you’ll be able to catch all of NBC’s coverage through most of February!
This year, the Olympics will be competing until February 25, 2018, when the Olympics will wrap up.
If you missed it, you can check out the full schedule of Olympic events!
Also, if you’re interested, be sure to see how much money each athlete from the USA makes if they win gold, silver, or bronze.
This year, there are 92 countries participating in the Olympics. Stay tuned to NBC and Just Jared for Olympic coverage!.....»»

The Pyeongchang Olympics were a ratings winner in host country South Korea, where far more viewers tuned in to the Winter Games compared to the number who watched the Sochi Olympics in 2014. The Pyeongchang Games were the first Olympics held in South Korea in 30 years, since the Summer Olympics in Seoul in 1988. […].....»»

The beginning of the 2018 Winter Olympics from PyeongChang, South Korea, handily topped the broadcast ratings on Thursday night but was down from the beginning of the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Airing live on the East Coast from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. on NBC and NBC Sports, the Olympics coverage drew a combined 11.1 rating in metered […].....»»

Team USA’s Gus Kenworthy is once again wrapping up the Winter Olympics with a rescue dog. The 26-year-old Olympic freestyle skier took to Instagram on Friday (February 23) during the 2018 Winter Olympics to reveal that he and his boyfriend Matthew Wilkas rescued a puppy named Beemo from one of South Korea’s many dog meat [...]
Team USA’s Gus Kenworthy is once again wrapping up the Winter Olympics with a rescue dog.
The 26-year-old Olympic freestyle skier took to Instagram on Friday (February 23) during the 2018 Winter Olympics to reveal that he and his boyfriend Matthew Wilkas rescued a puppy named Beemo from one of South Korea’s many dog meat farms.
“This morning Matt and I had a heart-wrenching visited to one of the 17,000 dog farms here in South Korea,” Gus captioned the slideshow below. “Across the country there are 2.5 million dogs being raised for food in some of the most disturbing conditions imaginable. Yes, there is an argument to be made that eating dogs is a part of Korean culture. And, while [I] don’t personally agree with it, I do agree that it’s not my place to impose western ideals on the people here. The way these animals are being treated, however, is completely inhumane and culture should never be a scapegoat for cruelty.”
Beemo was one of 90 dogs living in cold, cramped outdoor cages and neglectful, cruel conditions.
Good news: Gus shared that the farm they visited is being shut down, and all of the pups are being flown to the U.S. and Canada, where they will be put up for adoption with the help of Humane Society International.
“I’m hoping to use this visit as an opportunity to raise awareness to the inhumanity of the dog meat trade here in Korea and the plight of dogs everywhere, including back home in the US where millions of dogs are in need of loving homes!” Gus added. “Go to @hsiglobal’s page to see how you can help.”
Gus also rescued five stray dogs at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
See his full post below.
This morning Matt and I had a heart-wrenching visited to one of the 17,000 dog farms here in South Korea. Across the country there are 2.5 million dogs being raised for food in some of the most disturbing conditions imaginable. Yes, there is an argument to be made that eating dogs is a part of Korean culture. And, while don't personally agree with it, I do agree that it's not my place to impose western ideals on the people here. The way these animals are being treated, however, is completely inhumane and culture should never be a scapegoat for cruelty. I was told that the dogs on this particular farm were kept in "good conditions" by comparison to other farms. The dogs here are malnourished and physically abused, crammed into tiny wire-floored pens, and exposed to the freezing winter elements and scorching summer conditions. When it comes time to put one down it is done so in front of the other dogs by means of electrocution sometimes taking up to 20 agonizing minutes. Despite the beliefs of the Korean public at large, these dogs are no different from the ones we call pets back home. Some of them were even pets at one time and were stolen or found and sold into the dog meat trade. Luckily, this particular farm (thanks to the hard work of the Humane Society International and the cooperation of a farmer who's seen the error of his ways) is being permanently shut down and all 90 of the dogs here will be brought to the US and Canada where they'll find their fur-ever homes. I adopted the sweet baby in the first pic (we named her Beemo) and she'll be coming to the US to live with me as soon as she's through with her vaccinations in a short couple of weeks. I cannot wait to give her the best life possible! There are still millions of dogs here in need of help though (like the Great Pyrenees in the 2nd pic who was truly the sweetest dog ever). I'm hoping to use this visit as an opportunity to raise awareness to the inhumanity of the dog meat trade here in Korea and the plight of dogs everywhere, including back home in the US where millions of dogs are in need of loving homes! Go to @hsiglobal's page to see how you can help. #dogsarefriendsnotfood #adoptdontshop ❤️🐶
A post shared by gus kenworthy (@guskenworthy) on Feb 23, 2018 at 8:10am PST.....»»

Gus Kenworthy is pleasantly surprised to see that the kiss he shared with boyfriend Matthew Wilkas made it onto the air live from the 2018 Winter Olympics! The 26-year-old freestyle skier spoke out on Twitter on Sunday (February 18) about his Olympics experience, as well as that kiss moment caught on NBC. PHOTOS: Check out [...]
Gus Kenworthy is pleasantly surprised to see that the kiss he shared with boyfriend Matthew Wilkas made it onto the air live from the 2018 Winter Olympics!
The 26-year-old freestyle skier spoke out on Twitter on Sunday (February 18) about his Olympics experience, as well as that kiss moment caught on NBC.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Gus Kenworthy
“Didn’t realize this moment was being filmed yesterday but I’m so happy that it was. My childhood self would never have dreamed of seeing a gay kiss on TV at the Olympics but for the first time ever a kid watching at home CAN! Love is love is love,” he wrote.
“Being here now, out and proud and living my life authentically, I’m walking away more fulfilled without a medal than I did at the last Games with one,” he added in a second tweet.
Check out his tweet below!
Didn't realize this moment was being filmed yesterday but I'm so happy that it was. My childhood self would never have dreamed of seeing a gay kiss on TV at the Olympics but for the first time ever a kid watching at home CAN! Love is love is love. pic.twitter.com/8t0zHjgDg8
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) February 19, 2018.....»»

The Winter Olympics are well underway in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and we're getting a taste of a whole lot of eye candy every day!!
While everyone knows Tonga's Pita Taufatofua (above), who even went shirtless during the opening ceremony, there's plenty more athletes braving the cold and looking hot doing it!!
You'll want to check them all [...]
The Winter Olympics are well underway in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and we're getting a taste of a whole lot of eye candy every day!!
While everyone knows Tonga's Pita Taufatofua (above), who even went shirtless during the opening ceremony, there's plenty more athletes braving the cold and looking hot doing it!!
You'll want to check them all out (below) to see for yourself!
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[Image via Instagram.].....»»